detour

The start of the project is scheduled for early October, which is the most suitable season for outdoor construction. The troublesome rainy season has passed, and autumn in the island city is cool and comfortable, and most days are sunny and fine.This is also Xu You's favorite season. The continuous sunny days made him feel lighter than ever. On the day of the groundbreaking ceremony, he even put on a tie with a maple leaf pattern sent by Zhuang Shaodong in a good mood.

When Zhuang Yupei sent the tie, he only said that it was a souvenir for the participants in the project, and that it was chosen by Zhuang Shaodong himself.Because everyone has a share, Xu You accepted it without thinking too much.Naturally, the gift from Zhuang Shaodong would not be cheap, and even the wrapping paper in the box was designed by a famous artist.The background color of the tie is Xu You's favorite gray-blue color. The pattern of maple leaves has been changed, like a group of starfish swimming in the sea, embellished in depth and depth on the soft background color.

Xu You regretted to find that his favorite tie came from the person he disliked the most.Sure enough, the people who know themselves best are often not friends but enemies?Although using the word "enemy" to describe the relationship between him and Zhuang Shaodong is a bit nondescript, other than that, Xu You really couldn't find a more appropriate adjective.acquaintance?It seems that the word acquaintance is not enough to summarize all the grievances and entanglements between them.colleague?Barely touch the edge.friend?Don't be kidding, how could he and Zhuang Shaodong be friends.Even watching Zhuang Shaodong's confession at sunrise together, Xu You always held a dubious attitude, and refused to think deeply.Subconsciously, he even felt that since Zhuang Shaodong always said that Zhuang Shijie had no sincerity, and he and Zhuang Shijie were blood relatives, then he should be a similar person.

He said his, and Xu Youquan listened to it as a pastime.

Who is more believable than whom?

The foundation stone laying ceremony is the same everywhere: speeches by city leaders, speeches by industry leaders, speeches by group company leaders... Even the speech scripts are similar.Under the colorfully decorated stage stood a group of well-dressed guests, all smiling, as if they were really witnessing some great historical moment.

Xu You shifted his focus to the other foot a little bored, and Lin Chenghu was standing next to him, sending text messages with his head down, with a rather patient look on his brows and eyes.Xu You began to regret that he shouldn't have come to join in the fun. He didn't know these leaders, and he didn't think their appearance had anything to do with his work. Why did he stand here and listen to their nonsense? Woolen cloth?

Xu You was thinking about how to sneak away without anyone noticing, when he heard applause in his ears, and when he turned his head, he saw a tall and straight young man walking up to the stage quickly, and began to address the guests politely.At first, Xu You felt that the young man looked familiar, but after a few seconds, he realized that it was Zhuang Shaodong, and he couldn't help being surprised.

It was Zhuang Shaodong who was right, but it looked quite different from the previous one.The originally slightly long hair has been cut short and trimmed into a neat crew cut.Without the cover of the hair, the sharp aura between the eyebrows and eyes was completely exposed.It was as if the soft protective layer around him had finally been peeled away, revealing the rigid outline within.

At this moment, the domineering boy in Xu You's memory completely transformed into a tough adult man.With the change in appearance, Zhuang Shaodong's expression also naturally showed a sharp feeling.

This is a person he has known for a long time, but his appearance has never been so vivid in Xu You's mind.Xu You felt as if it was the first day he knew him, and the feeling in his heart was both novelty and surprise.It wasn't until Zhuang Shaodong's gaze swept over from a distance, and he looked at him quietly for a moment across half of the venue, and then calmly swept away, that Xu You realized that he had already stared at him with a good eye. for a long time.

Xu You himself didn't expect such a... gaffe.

Lin Chenghu bumped Xu You with his elbow, lowered his voice and said, "Hey, look, he has completely changed. Could it be that he is in a relationship?"

Xu You's ears warmed slightly, "Really?"

Lin Chenghu tilted his head to look at Zhuang Shaodong on the stage, clicked his tongue, and bumped Xu You with his arm after a while, "Hey, look over there, the woman in the champagne dress and the hat is Mr. Zhuang My old lady. I hear she's a great character."

Xu You's heart trembled slightly, and she subconsciously looked in the direction he indicated.Right in front of Zhuang Shaodong, the shrewd and powerful woman in my memory was standing there, with a straight waist, delicate makeup, a heavy bun behind her head, dignified and elegant like a lady in the old days.

Xu You looked at her almost in a daze.Although the fierce woman in my memory still had the shrewd and sharp look of a female warrior, she did look old.Even though her face was covered with makeup, Xu You could still clearly see the old look in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes, separated by a crowd of moving heads.She stood there, staring almost intently at Zhuang Shaodong who was speaking on the stage, as if she was looking at her only hope in life.

The feeling in Xu You's heart suddenly became complicated.For this woman, his feeling is of course hatred, but this hatred doesn't seem to be as strong as he imagined.His mood at the moment was so complicated that he couldn't even analyze it, it was far beyond what could be summed up by the word "hatred".

Xu You watched her carefully listening to every word of her son's speech, saw the satisfied light shining in her eyes, watched her take the lead in applauding... suddenly felt that this woman was very pitiful.Of course she also loves her son, no one will doubt this.But the frenzy in her eyes is unsettling and makes her seem more like a designer presenting her work in front of the world.

She is realizing her own life ideal through her son.For some reason, Xu You suddenly came to such a conclusion in his heart.Xu You quickly glanced at Zhuang Shaodong who walked off the stage amidst applause, and felt a little uneasy for no reason.He would rather that everything he thought in his heart just now was just his own superstition.Because a person who pins his hopes on others is doomed to be disappointed, which is almost a predictable and inevitable result.And what kind of madness this result might inspire in this woman, Xu You could hardly imagine.

Suddenly Xu You felt sympathy for Zhuang Shaodong.

People like her have a natural knack for making people feel on edge.Xu You turned around, not intending to let this woman who frightened him poison his eyes any longer.

The speech was over, the drums were played again, and the invited stars were about to start theatrical performances, and there was just a little chaos on and off the stage.Xu You planned to take advantage of this opportunity to sneak away. Anyway, he was engaged in technology, not politics.What's more, now I don't need to use contacts to increase my popularity.

Xu You bypassed the two waiters who were delivering drinks to the guests, and was about to go around to the parking lot behind from the side of the guest seats, when someone behind him said with a smile: "Xu Gong, where are you going? "

It was Lin Chenghu's voice.

Xu You turned around helplessly, and saw Lin Chenghu pushing towards him holding two red wine glasses.Not far behind him, two people seemed to be startled by his voice, and they turned their heads and looked this way casually.

Xu You's heart skipped a beat.

At such a distance, it is impossible to pretend not to see.Xu You stood there stiffly, and there were only two people left in her eyes: one was Zhuang Li Yunxin with a shocked expression, and the other was Zhuang Shaodong with a slightly uneasy expression.Suddenly, Xu You felt that he had become that immature student back then. He was clumsy when faced with this woman's hidden sarcasm, and he didn't even know how to justify his feelings.

Xu You clenched his fists tightly, and his nails almost dug into his palms. The inexplicable anger was mixed with a strong sense of humiliation, which made Xu You feel his shoulders tremble slightly.

Zhuang Liyunxin took a few steps towards him in disbelief and then stopped, turning her head to ask her son eagerly to prove, "Is he...he is..."

Zhuang Shaodong put a fist to his mouth and coughed lightly, his expression quickly calmed down, "He is the chief engineer of the first phase of the project, and he is also responsible for the construction of the second phase."

Zhuang Liyunxin stared at her son, "He is Xu You?!"

"He is Xu You, the head of the technical department of Jifeng Company." Zhuang Shaodong glanced at Xu You, who had a stiff expression, and explained in a business-like tone: "We are very lucky to have the opportunity to work with the best in the industry." Technologists collaborate and work together for our projects.”

Zhuang Liyunxin tried her best to adjust a normal expression, but unfortunately, the muscles on her cheeks trembled inexplicably, "Xu You? Xu Gong?"

Xu You suddenly felt that this scene was very joyful.Maybe it was Zhuang Shaodong's calm and objective attitude that gave him a wordless comfort, or maybe it was because his mind was mature enough to face such a scene, the ups and downs in Xu You's heart gradually calmed down.

"I'm Xu You," Xu You nodded indifferently, "Long time no see, Mrs. Zhuang. You are still so... radiant."

"I didn't expect it to be you," Zhuang Liyunxin looked at him with a fake smile, the muscles on her cheeks continued to tremble uncontrollably, "I haven't seen you for a few years, you are really promising."

Xu Youhui gave her the same expression, "I can't talk about the future, but God will not starve to death for the blind house sparrow, so let's just grab a bowl of food."

Zhuang Shaodong coughed lightly, "Mom, Xu You is in charge of technology, and the construction reports must be signed by him to take effect. Even Lao Lin on our side has to cooperate with him."

"Really?" Zhuang Li Yunxin knew that her son was reminding herself that if Xu You was offended in public, only her side would suffer.She is not the kind of woman who doesn't distinguish between public and private, and is emotional. She naturally understands her son's reminder, "It's really comforting to know that there are such capable people in Longsheng."

"Madam Zhuang is being polite." Xu You maintained a superficial smile, but in his heart he felt that it was a bit degrading to fight with an old woman in public.But as soon as he saw her, those repressed things in the depths of his memory began to move around, and he couldn't be reconciled not to stab her a few words.

Zhuang Li Yunxin forced a smile, and was about to turn around to leave, but her eyes fell on the tie on Xu You's chest by coincidence.Zhuang Li Yunxin's body froze immediately, and an expression appeared on her face as if she had seen a ghost.

Xu You lowered his head to look at his tie inexplicably, it was fairly well-tied and there was nothing wrong with it.When she looked up again, Zhuang Li Yunxin had already looked away, but her face suddenly became ugly.He looked at Zhuang Shaodong puzzled, but Zhuang Shaodong just smiled, the gentle expression in his eyes remained the same as before.

As if something happened that I didn't know...

Xu You thought rather self-deprecatingly: Ever since getting involved with the people from the banker, I haven't grown any other skills, but my ability to be suspicious is stronger than ever.